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Ramadan begins amid Islamophobic threats

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Muslims worldwide began observing Ramadan on Feb. 18, 2026, fasting from dawn to sunset, while some communities voiced security concerns over rising Islamophobic threats.

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The Independent
Ramadan ushers in a month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims

Muslims worldwide will begin daily fasting from dawn to sunset as Ramadan begins

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Le Monde
Understanding Ramadan in 9 Questions

In 2026, the start of Ramadan is expected in the week of February 16. It is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Understanding Ramadan in 9 Questions
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The Irish Times
Devotees mark start of Lent and Ramadan

It is Lent, Ramadan, and the Chinese Year of the Horse

Devotees mark start of Lent and Ramadan
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Ramadan kareem to and the same discipline of spirit and repentance to all of us observing Lent.

What a complement of fasting and prayer 🙏🏾
February 18, 2026 at 7:37 AM
The Sidney Morning Herald
Muslim community voices major security concerns on day before Ramadan

The Muslim community is raising major security concerns, fearing that rising Islamophobic threats could lead to violence.

Muslim community voices major security concerns on day before Ramadan
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VRT NWS
Muslims and Christians begin their fasting period: what does that do to your body?

Millions of Christians and Muslims are beginning a period of fasting. Around the world, people will refrain from eating and drinking in different ways over the coming weeks. More and more people are fasting for non-religious reasons as well. What does that do to your body?

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Christians and Muslims: 'Fasting should make space for God in my life'

This year Lent and Ramadan begin on the same day, February 18. A Catholic pastoral worker and an Islamic theologian discuss similarities and differences.

Christians and Muslims: 'Fasting should make space for God in my life'
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